February 3 Snow Days

Hi Parents,
I am so sorry about the conference confusion with snow days. Truth be told, I thought I could call you guys at home, but with an almost 2 year old, that wasn't really possible. I apologize. I will be sending home a mini progress report along with some of your child's writing samples. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, e-mail, or set up a time to meet. I am available at 7:30, 10:30 (students are at morning recess), 11:30 (my plan time) and 3:30.

January 28 Baby Shower

What a fun way to end a Friday! The students and I enjoyed treats and punch in celebration of me having a baby. Thank you so much M.N. for hosting!

January 26 100th Day

Snack Time!

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The students took a paper that had the number 100 on it and turned it into something. Pretty cool!

Happy 100th DAY!

100th Day Activities:

• Finding 100 items on a work guide
• Turning the number 100 into something (picture on blog)
• Eating a snack that consisted of 100 items (THANK YOU FOR YOUR FOOD DONATIONS!!)
• Counted out 100 beans and then made a picture out of them
• Made a 100 shape book
• Made a 100 day hat

I am 100% thankful for all of your support!

Edible Dug Out Houses

The students made their own Dug Out home. We pretended the cupcake was a part of a hill and then the students "dug out" a place for a home.

The cupcakes were egg free thanks to an online recipe where you just had a can of pop to the cake mix. They turned out amazing, I recommend trying it!!!

Edible Log Cabins

We have been studying early Kansan Homes. Today the students made their very own log cabin out of pretzels and frosting. They had so much fun!!!

January 21 Newsletter

Parent Information:

• Thank you for all of the book in a weeks! WOW, I think the incentive chart is really going to motivate the first graders. Thank you for taking the time to read with your child:)
• Don't forget Friday is sight word test day. How is your child doing with their sight words? About 1/2 of the first graders have already passed the whole 3rd quarter sight word book, WAY TO GO!! Thanks for practicing sight words at home:)
• Don't forget to practice those math facts at home. The top half of the rocket math page is blank, you could set the timer for one minute and have your child practice the top half at home.
• Thank you for signing up for parent teacher conferences. Almost every family has signed up. GREAT!! I will send home the official time I have your family coming.
• The first grade musical is just around the corner. If your child has a speaking part, please, please, please practice with them! If you have any more questions, please ask the music teacher Mrs. Borth (borthd@usd231.com) She can answer any of your questions better then I can :)

Ask Your Child About:
Reading: oo like in foot
Guided Reading: tested sight words and worked with small groups
Math: Place Value
Social Studies: Early Kansan Homes: dugout, sod house, log cabin, and frame house
Writing: writing letters and thank you letters

Next Week's Specials:
Monday: D day, P.E. and Music
Tuesay: A day, Library
Wednesday: B day, P.E. and Music
Thursday: C day, Computer
Friday: D day, P.E. and Music

Mark Your Calendar:

• Monday, Jan. 31 to Friday, Feb. 4: Our Parent Teacher Conferences:) (Thanks again for your flexibility!!)
• Thursday, Feb. 10th: First Grade Musical at 2 pm and 7 pm
• Wednesday, Feb. 16th: Early Dismissal at 1 pm/ Parent Teacher Conferences for the district from 2-8 pm
• Thursday, Feb. 17th: No school/ Parent Teacher Conferences for district from 2-8 pm
• Friday, Feb. 18th: No School
• Monday, Feb. 21st: No School, President's Day
• Tuesday, Feb. 22nd: Long Term Sub Takes Over until April 28th

Appreciation Station:

• C.W.

Winter Party and Edible Frame House Pictures

Building a Frame House

This table wanted to build a city